Manitoba
Breakfast Learning Event: Artificial Intelligence: Insights for Accountants
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December 3, 2025 -
8:30AM – 12:15PM
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In-person event
The Manitoba Chapter is pleased to invite you to an in-person Breakfast Learning Event: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Insights for Accountants.
Join us as we welcome Tyler Gooch, Deputy Minister of Innovation and New Technology for the Province of Manitoba and Travis Herntier, Manager of Innovation and Technology (IT) for Corporate Services, City of Winnipeg on broadening your AI knowledge.
We will start with FMI Manitoba Chapter Annual General Meeting and end with Serving on Boards: Roles, Risks and Responsibilities – David King from Taylor McCaffrey.
Agenda (CST)
- 08:30 am – 09:00am: Registration and Breakfast
- 09:00 am – 09:15 am: Annual General Meeting
- Joint Presentation on Artificial Intelligence: Tyler Gooch and Travis Herntier
- 09:15 am – 10:00 am: Everything You want to Know about Artificial Intelligence
- 10:00 am – 10:15 am: Break
- 10:15 am – 11:00 am: Practical Uses of AI
- 11:00 am – 11:15 am: Break
- 11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Serving on Boards: Roles Risks and Responsibilities – David King, Taylor McCaffrey
- 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm: Closing
Event Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:30 to 12:15 pm
- Location: Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Cost: $65 including breakfast (regular price $75 per person)
- 3 CPD Credits including 1 Ethics PD credit
Learn and network in one morning! As appreciation to our members and attendees, a $10 discount is offered for this event. Take advantage of this offer!
The registration deadline is 4:30pm November 27, 2025.
For more information, contact FMImanitoba@fmi.ca
Speakers
Tyler Gooch
Deputy Minister of Innovation and New Technology
Tyler Gooch was appointed as Manitoba’s Deputy Minister of Innovation and New Technology in February 2025. Tyler has over 20 years of experience in delivering transformation and change in the public sector,
His prior roles include leading innovation, strategy, information and communication technologies, cybersecurity, and corporate services with the City of Winnipeg, the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation and the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology in Alberta.
Travis Herntier
I’m an IT Manager for the City of Winnipeg; supporting multiple Departments to meet their IT needs, include our Corporate Finance Department. With 30 years of experience in the IT field and 25 years dedicated to the public sector, I’ve had the privilege of leading multiple AI projects for Winnipeg. As an AI enthusiast with predictive analysis experience, I’m always excited about the latest advancements and how they can benefit our community.
David King
David is an experienced, personable and practical lawyer who understands the importance of timely legal advice. He is approachable and easy to understand and he cares about his clients. A significant portion of David’s practice involves Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and Estate Administration.
David’s practice also focuses on the buying and selling of real estate—both residential and commercial—along with property development including condominiums, life leases, and subdivisions.
David represents small and medium-sized businesses and recognizes the intricate nature and complexity of legal matters that business owners face in their day-to-day survival. He is a creative problem-solver and he works hard to ensure his clients have appropriate, cost-effective solutions.
David acts for franchisors and franchisees. He drafts and reviews franchise agreements and assists clients who are starting or expanding these businesses with the development of an organizational plan.
Additionally, David works closely with many municipal governments in Manitoba and counsels officials on administrative matters and the development of bylaws.
David’s primary office is in Winnipeg. He also has satellite offices in Gimli and Riverton, Manitoba. David visits his satellite offices every first and third Friday of the month for easier accessibility for his Interlake region clients.
Raised in a community-minded family, David has spent a lifetime volunteering to give back to the communities important in his life. He spends much of his current after-hours time officiating track and field.